There are many ways to grow at Bethel. We have a strategy for making mature disciples, but the key is that in every Bible study and sermon you'll hear the good news of what God has done for us in Christ. It's true for children's and adult's Sunday school and Bible studies. Hearing the good news of Christ is what puts wind in our sails and sets us free to obey God with joyful hearts!

Next to Christ Himself, the greatest gift God gives us is one another, and one of the greatest joys is getting to serve alongside one another. We derive the greatest sense of community and belonging when we get to use our gifts together to enrich the family of God. We'd love to help you get involved!

There are many ways to grow at Bethel. We have a strategy for making mature disciples, but the key is that in every Bible study and sermon you'll hear the good news of what God has done for us in Christ. It's true for children's and adult's Sunday school and Bible studies. Hearing the good news of Christ is what puts wind in our sails and sets us free to obey God with joyful hearts!

Next to Christ Himself, the greatest gift God gives us is one another, and one of the greatest joys is getting to serve alongside one another. We derive the greatest sense of community and belonging when we get to use our gifts together to enrich the family of God. We'd love to help you get involved!

Nov 26, 2017 | Rev. Anton Heuss

Elijah's Ascension and One Greater

Series Information

Elijah ministered in dark times. Ahab was king: he did more evil than all the kings before him. His wife, Jezebel, was killing God's prophets. All Israel was worshipping Baal. It was at this darkest hour that God raised up Elijah. On Mount Carmel Elijah proved once-for-all that the Lord is God, not Baal. But it didn't work. Israel kept worshipping Baal. In Israel we see ourselves. It's not just our culture: our hearts keep chasing idols! The enduring ministry of Elijah is to remind us that we have an idol problem we can't fix on our own. We must seek help. One greater than Elijah would have to come to rescue God's people from idolatry. Elijah is simply Christ's torchbearer. It is how he "makes ready a people prepared for the Lord."

In our mission to spread the gospel, it is easy to lose hope. We see the obstacles (in ourselves, in our culture), but they should not blind us to the fact that Christ has come. Help is here.